Install Only Mongo Client/Shell - not MongoDB on Windows

Question

Is there a Windows equivalent of mongodb-org-shell

Can I copy the mongo.exe from a Server installation on another Windows machine?

Answer 1

To install Only Mongo Client/Shell - not MongoDB on windows you can install per component using with the unattended installation option. After the download of the .msi installer from MongoDB Download Centre. You can install just the mongo shell component using:

msiexec.exe /q /i mongodb-win32-x86_64-2008plus-ssl-3.6.5-signed.msi ^ ADDLOCAL="Client"

Answer 2

Upon executing the .msi installation file you can do a custom install of the specific components you want. If you want a detailed installation process then do refer the following video tutorial: